Key terms

Across

1. Data spread throughout a network Stored on a storage device that has several computers connected to it at different locations, but appears as one whole database when opened (11, 8)

5. A field of one table which is also the primary key of another table that is used to establish relationships/ links between tables. (7, 3)

6. Unique field that is used to identify a record/ table (7, 3)

7. Using communication software/hardware to avoid a journey (11)

8. A standard set of rules that have been established to allow the exchange of large files over the internet (3)

9. Rules or an agreement drawn up by the senior management or their advisors which sets out what an employee is/is not allowed to do in the course of their employment, and what happens when the rules are not followed (4, 2, 7)

10. Performing work related tasks using communications to send and receive data without being physically present at a central office (18)

Down

2. Physical configuration of a network, which shows how it is linked together (7, 8)

3. Processing information to allow you to see trends or patterns in the data (1) To plan new books to buy for popular demand (can determine future lending) Observe lending habits (4, 6)

4. Large archive of organised data that can be used for data mining for decision making. Access to large amounts of past data- can recognise patterns/ trends (4, 9)